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Scotland's Islands
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A journey through Scotland's island communities, landscapes, and unique cultures.
Perfect for adventurers and anyone fascinated by island life and Scottish geography.
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About the Ebook
This is not a guide to the islands of Scotland.
This is not a tour to be followed, nor is it travel advice.
This is a richly anecdotal and personal exploration.
Richard Clubley shares the sense of freedom he finds in the Scottish islands as he discovers their individual character, beauty and diversity.
He meets locals and learns a few realities of island life. He almost perished on Ailsa Craig, before finding fresh water dripping from the roof of a cave, but spends two idyllic nights alone on Mingulay, with a fabulous coal fire in a bothy. His passion for Scottish islands shines through every chapter.
Curl up by the fire, pull the blanket close and sip on your dram.
You’re about to escape to the islands.
Prepare for addiction.
A book for islomanes to savour in sips. Night caps are suggested; that way the addiction can be controlled. MAIRI HEDDERWICK
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Explore the unique landscapes and cultures of Scottish islands.
- Vivid journeys through some of Scotland's most distinctive places.
- Published by Luath Press, Scotland's leading independent publisher.
- Perfect for travelers and anyone who loves island communities.
About the Author
RICHARD CLUBLEY lived in Derbyshire, which is not the most convenient place to stay if you love Scottish islands so, in 2017, he moved to Orkney with his wife, Berverly. They built a house in Orphir on Mainland with views over Scapa Flow. Although the phrase is a cliché, it was ‘a dream come true’.
Richard has found Scottish islands endlessly fascinating since his very first one – Arran – at the age of eight. He has visited around 70 of them to date and they form the content of his first book Scotland’s Islands – A Special Kind of Freedom, published by Luath Press in 2014.
As a schoolteacher Richard took several parties of children to uninhabited islands to share the unique experiences with a new generation. He knows of one or two from those early trips in the 1980s that are still hooked on island hopping.
Richard is a regular contributor to Scottish Islands Explorer magazine and the online magazine Orkney.com. Writing this book and moving to Orkney do not presage an end to the infatuation but rather less flirting and a deeper love.
Publication Details
Publisher: Luath Press
Publication Date: 12 May 2014
Print Length: 216 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781910324059
Format: Ebook
Language: English
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